bacterial infection???

[subopposite]

One of my gouramis in my 46 gallon tank got a bump next to it's lip. I brought it to my LFS and they gave me some caps to put in the water. I took out my carbon and put in the caps and 5 days later, it is still there. Now, it looks like a little white bubble and red around it. Probably a bac. infection. I did treat it, so should I just wait it out a little while. The lady at the LFS said it probably just ran into something and cut itself and gave me Kanacyn (something like that) for secondary infection prevention purposes. I did that, but is still there. The fish acts perfectly fine as do all of them (6). I am in the ending of my cycle I believe. Ammonia is going down and Nitrites have been pretty high for a week or so, so that should be going down soon too I think. I usually change 10% of my water once a week. I do have rock, so it is possible for it to have cut it's mouth. Should it bubble up and have a white body to the bump. There is only one white spot and no other fish have it and it has been there for a week now. Just seeing if anyone had any thoughts or what I should do. Thanks.

 

[bigfish]

Could be due to the high levels of Nitrite in the water, 10% change of water isnt that much to do anything to the levels i would recommend 25% a week or 10-20% every couple of days and keep testing the water every couple of days to keep an eye on the levels. Otherwise their immune systems will weaken and the infection will take a hold and make the fish really sick.

 

[subopposite]

Sounds good to me. Someone mentioned here that to get the cycle going to do less water changes, but I guess my fish are more important. Would it be okay if I did 10% water changes twice a week. I have 5 water jugs that I fill and let dechlorinate by themselves, so that would work good for me. If I should do it all at once though, I will. Any other thoughts from people. And thanks bigfish.

 

[bigfish]

no problem we are all here to help and share advice given.

Do you have a testing kit?